Thursday, July 26, 2012

A letter to myself...from a good day.

Someone told me to use my writing as a way to deal with the many emotions I feel as a wife and mother. I carry around a composition notebook to record thoughts, prayers, ramblings and letters to myself.

Yes, letters to myself.

I highly recommend you do this exercise, too. On a good day, write a letter to yourself - something you can read when you're having a not-so-great day. You'll feel better, promise.

Here's my letter I wrote to myself recently:

Dear tired, defeated & worn out Lena –

I’m writing you today from a good day. A day when things make sense and all seems right in the world. A day when you have more smiles than tears. A day where you have a little pep in your step.

I know that I all days aren’t like this day. I know you have lots of days when you feel exhausted and guilty. But I’m here to tell you something…are you listening?

You’re doing a good job.

Yes, you heard me. You’re doing a good job. You don't believe me, do you?

You're doing better than good…you’re doing a great job.

“How?” you ask…let me just tell you:

You have a daughter that lights up when you enter the room and loves you to the moon and back.

You have a husband who adores you and says you are the best thing that ever happened to him.

Not to mention you have an extended family that rocks your socks off, a beautiful home, a fridge full of food and a job that provides for your family in more ways than one.

I know you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders right now, but I’m here to tell you – you’re not alone in this journey.

The Lord is your strength and your song; He has given you victory. - psalm 118:14

Remember this today – cling to it. What more do you need?

Each day is a gift, mama, even the hard ones.

You'll get through this - the good days always outnumber the bad ones.